Mary Abundo is a financial advisor at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms including Northern Lights Distributors, Counterpoint Mutual Funds, Monograph Wealth Advisors, and Kestra Private Wealth Services. Her current tenure at Thrivent Advisor Network began in 2021. Thrivent Advisor Network provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by a structure integrated within the broader Thrivent group.

Michael Masalehdani is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018 and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. IHT Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporate and institutional entities and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and OCIO arrangements, using a combination of proprietary models, third-party managers, and quantitative investment strategies.

Paul Seig is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2022. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for nine years. Outside of advising, he is a CPA and EA with his own practice and serves as treasurer for an RV club called Safari of Southern California. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and financial institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds and ETFs, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides financial planning and account aggregation services.

Kefira Bar Golani is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at City National Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she writes books and ghostwrites as a hobby and crochets accessories that she sometimes sells to friends. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates its advisory services with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent, offering delegated investment management through an affiliated sub-advisor and a range of custodial and cash-management features.

David Clark is a CFA® charterholder based in Los Angeles, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Everett Harris & Co. since 1990. Everett Harris & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and buy-and-hold approach, investing across U.S. and foreign equities, fixed income, commodities, and options, while tailoring portfolios to clients' tax situations and objectives.

Michelle White is a financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 1998. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning through a multi-advisor platform, employing a research-driven Investment Committee to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Alex Zepkowski is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. He has held roles at several firms including Ridgemont Capital, Shuster Advisory Group LLC, and Lake Avenue Financial. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm uses a mix of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering investment options across various asset types including real estate and non-traded real estate investments.

Matthew Jacobson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Tom James Company, and managed businesses including Matthew Real Estate Investment Services, Joshua J Fine Jewelry, and Leight Heist "Life Heist" Apparel. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm’s investment management is delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that constructs and implements asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management integrated within a broader financial services group.

Taylor Richmond is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, Richmond worked at City National Securities and CommonGood Securities, and manages an astrology consulting business called Astropolated Visions, LLC. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm’s investment management is delegated to RBC Rochdale, which constructs diversified portfolios and manages accounts on a discretionary, asset-based fee basis.

Sarah Brace is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at ORG Partners, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, WealthShield Partners, United Planners' Financial Services, and Bridge Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers at Huntington Hospital’s gift shop and is a notary public. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments through discretionary sub-advisory and co-advisory arrangements.

Kristy Haley is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms, including Cetera and Tower Square Investment Management LLC. Her work history spans multiple roles across these organizations since 2012. Avantax Planning Partners provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets with a tax-intelligent investment approach and firm-designed allocation models.

Rostam Atefi is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Belpointe Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing shipping services to businesses in Long Beach, CA. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Christopher Hippisley Coxe is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has been affiliated with City National Securities, Inc., a part of RBC Securities' multi-team structure. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates financial planning and portfolio management with the resources of a broader financial services group, including affiliated banking and trust services.

Steven Martinez is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. since 2026. He has previously worked at Regal Investment Advisors, Secure Investment Management, and JD Mellberg Financial, and he co-owns Steven Michael Financial Group, where he is involved in insurance sales. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods for mostly long-term investment management and offers access to higher-risk, potentially illiquid assets when suitable.

Brian Mills is a financial advisor at Savvy with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Lido Advisors, LLC and Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, utilizing technology platforms and third-party sub-advisers in its investment approach.

John Vogelzang is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings Securities since 2000 and also works with Blue Cross Blue Shield as an insurance agent. Vogelzang serves as president of the Trojan Sig Foundation, a fraternity housing corporation. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance-contract advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and third-party managers.

Cynthia Newman is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and operated her own consulting firm focused on executive coaching. Gladstone Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of independent advisers who tailor strategies and utilize third-party resources, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and qualified plan services.

David Kanani is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Kanani is also involved in insurance sales through Advisors Excel and serves as a silent partner in a sleep lab company. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term trading approach and utilizes a variety of analytical methods while offering access to diverse asset types, including real estate and non-traded real estate investments.

Lavinia Boettcher is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Equitable Advisors. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale. The firm is part of a broad financial services group that includes banking, trust, municipal advisory, and trading businesses, enabling integrated financial solutions.

Christopher Gelfuso is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, RIC Realco LLC, and Bridge Partners. Outside of advisory roles, he is the CEO of Gelfuso Enterprises, Inc., which provides tax planning, preparation, and bookkeeping services, and he is involved in managing several business ventures including a home improvement supply company and a trailer rental business. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through a team of about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting, employing a model-driven investment approach that utilizes economic data and quantitative optimization.